PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING Pet parents are generally concerned about what to feed their dogs. Though it’s not associated directly with dog training, it is a very major part of dog rearing. Anyone who knows me well, has trained with me,[…]
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A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE
A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So how do you explain the difference to him? If you remove the grey area, your dog will not be confused about what is ok or not[…]
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PAWS ON THE GROUND – HANDS AT YOUR SIDES
The first bad experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least but it’s as fresh in my mind today as it was the day it happened. My[…]
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“LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “DROP IT”
This amusement park of discovering new and fun things to chew is not limited to the outdoors. As difficult as it may be to get something out of your pup’s mouth while on a walk, you still have the advantage[…]
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INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES
BODY LANGUAGE Approaching your new puppy or frightened, anxiety-filled shelter dog, with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect you are hoping for. If you want to make[…]
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INSANITARY DOG FOOD SELLING HALTED
BRAVO PET FOOD is not associated with BRAVO PACKING. In 2019 and 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter after inspecting a Bravo Packing New Jersey facility. The FDA found evidence of grossly insanitary/unsanitary conditions. Additionally, numerous samples of raw[…]
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IS MY DOG AGGRESSIVE? WHY DOES HE ACT OUT?
Two isolated and not entirely different situations focused on introducing Derek to a new guest in their home, resulting in an act of aggression. Derek was what his pet parents describe as calm and then suddenly for no apparent reason,[…]
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WHAT JENNA REFERS TO AS THE DESIGNATED BATHROOM
Housebreaking, which is now called housetraining or potty training, is more complex than just teaching your puppy to go to the “bathroom” outside. The part of this process that I want to bring your attention to is all[…]
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HORSES ON THE RIGHT — DOGS ON THE LEFT
Dogs on the left Horses on the right The beginning of every dog training starts with directing the pet parent to keep their dog on the left. Additionally, the leash is controlled by the left hand leaving the right hand[…]
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